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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Nutrition and Health Programme Manager

Locations: Maiduguri – Borno and Potiskum – Yobe
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Nutrition and Health
Experience: Manager/Supervisor
Direct Line Manager: Project Coordinator
Proposed Start date: November 2021

Job Description

  • Action Against Hunger is looking for to fill the role of a Nutrition and Health Programme Manager to contribute to the successful implementation of nutrition program activities with the aim to improve access to nutrition and health services for affected population in Borno and Yobe state under the BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance) funded project.

Key Responsbilities

  • Update and maintain 5W/4W mapping (Health, and Nutrition sector) tool on a regular basis for the operational LGA; and share with Project Coordinator;
  • Update tracking tool to monitor programme screening based data on acute malnutrition; collect health facility based disease surveillance reports and update morbidity reporting tool for assigned health facilities/LGAs;
  • Develop nutrition activity work plans based on the program annual work plan and implement activities in a timely manner;
  • In consultation with technical leads, contribute to development of nutrition project proposals and project budgets
  • Conduct periodic capacity assessment of health workers on CMAM services delivery, IMCI service delivery, Reproductive health service delivery, vaccination etc. and review the training needs and/or coaching needs;
  • Conduct field assessments, identifying potential needs, designing and implementing response plans;
  • Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition programme (OTP and TSFP), against set objectives, targets, work plans;
  • Work with health workers to establish crowd control mechanisms and compliance with Infection Control and COVID-19 mitigation measures in the health facilities/centres;
  • Provide guidance and support to health workers for putting in place facility based screening, detection of acutely malnourished children;
  • Closely monitor if health workers are following the appropriate protocol for antenatal care, delivery service and postnatal care;
  • Support the State Ministry of Health facility staffs on developing customized need specific guidance notes and delivery service for on job coaching on different modules based on national protocol;
  • Conduct technical on-job coaching of health workers during supportive supervision in health facilities;
  • Mentor, and supervise the Nutrition team to promote high quality nutrition implementation approaches including conduct various trainings on nutrition and supportive supervision activities;
  • Prepare consolidated tracking tool for supportive supervision visits/on-job coaching sessions.

Position Requirements

  • At least a Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or other relevant qualifications with at least 5 years experience in managing nutrition and health activities;
  • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
  • Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment;
  • Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities;
  • Excellent report writing skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
  • Fluency in Hausa and English;
  • Commitment to AAH mission, values and policy.

Starting Gross Basic Salary & Other Benefits

  • N718,840 per month (excluding other benefits)
  • Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2021.

Note

  • Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
  • Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • Qualified women are strongly encourage to apply.

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Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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0 USD Maiduguri CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:Job Title: Nutrition and Health Programme ManagerLocations: Maiduguri - Borno and Potiskum - Yobe Employment Type: Full Time Department: Nutrition and Health Experience: Manager/Supervisor Direct Line Manager: Project Coordinator Proposed Start date: November 2021
Job Description
  • Action Against Hunger is looking for to fill the role of a Nutrition and Health Programme Manager to contribute to the successful implementation of nutrition program activities with the aim to improve access to nutrition and health services for affected population in Borno and Yobe state under the BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance) funded project.
Key Responsbilities
  • Update and maintain 5W/4W mapping (Health, and Nutrition sector) tool on a regular basis for the operational LGA; and share with Project Coordinator;
  • Update tracking tool to monitor programme screening based data on acute malnutrition; collect health facility based disease surveillance reports and update morbidity reporting tool for assigned health facilities/LGAs;
  • Develop nutrition activity work plans based on the program annual work plan and implement activities in a timely manner;
  • In consultation with technical leads, contribute to development of nutrition project proposals and project budgets
  • Conduct periodic capacity assessment of health workers on CMAM services delivery, IMCI service delivery, Reproductive health service delivery, vaccination etc. and review the training needs and/or coaching needs;
  • Conduct field assessments, identifying potential needs, designing and implementing response plans;
  • Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition programme (OTP and TSFP), against set objectives, targets, work plans;
  • Work with health workers to establish crowd control mechanisms and compliance with Infection Control and COVID-19 mitigation measures in the health facilities/centres;
  • Provide guidance and support to health workers for putting in place facility based screening, detection of acutely malnourished children;
  • Closely monitor if health workers are following the appropriate protocol for antenatal care, delivery service and postnatal care;
  • Support the State Ministry of Health facility staffs on developing customized need specific guidance notes and delivery service for on job coaching on different modules based on national protocol;
  • Conduct technical on-job coaching of health workers during supportive supervision in health facilities;
  • Mentor, and supervise the Nutrition team to promote high quality nutrition implementation approaches including conduct various trainings on nutrition and supportive supervision activities;
  • Prepare consolidated tracking tool for supportive supervision visits/on-job coaching sessions.
Position Requirements
  • At least a Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or other relevant qualifications with at least 5 years experience in managing nutrition and health activities;
  • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
  • Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment;
  • Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities;
  • Excellent report writing skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
  • Fluency in Hausa and English;
  • Commitment to AAH mission, values and policy.
Starting Gross Basic Salary & Other Benefits
  • N718,840 per month (excluding other benefits)
  • Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Application Closing Date 25th October, 2021.

Note

  • Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
  • Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • Qualified women are strongly encourage to apply.
 2021-10-26

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